7778 stories by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Slashes 471 Positions From Harrah’s Reno Sale, Peppermill Cuts Jobs, Too
Caesars Entertainment has announced that all 471 job positions at its closed Harrah's Reno Hotel and Casino will be permanently eliminated. VICI Properties, the real estate and investment trust that owns the physical assets of numerous Caesars casinos, announced it was selling...
Virginia Lottery Online Games Commence July 1, Will Provide Relief as Sales Diminish
The Virginia Lottery will begin offering online games beginning July 1. It comes at a most critical time, as the lottery has seen its revenue decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly voted to repeal existing laws...
Larry Flynt Scores in Court, Judge Says California Card Room Rules Worth Review
Porn mogul Larry Flynt, 77, won a small victory in federal court this week, after a judge ruled that regulations dictating who can own California card rooms could be reviewed. Flynt, along with his partners Haig Kelegian Sr. and Haig Kelegian Jr.,...
Judge Rejects Oklahoma Governor’s Clarity Request On Tribal Gaming Compacts
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's (R) request for a federal judge to clarify what authorization the Sooner State governor possess in negotiating tribal gaming compacts has been dismissed. Federal judge Timothy DeGiusti of the Western District of Oklahoma rejected Stitt's appeal to provide...
Macau Implementing Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine on Travelers From Beijing
Macau officials will require anyone arriving in the enclave who has recently been in Beijing to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a government-designated facility. The decision comes in response to the Chinese capital elevating its public health emergency response from "level...
MLB Odds Shorten on Season Cancellation, as Owners and Players Struggle to Compromise
Major League Baseball (MLB) might not play ball this year, and oddsmakers say it's now nearly even money on the chances of a regularly-scheduled season being held. Owners and players are struggling to find common ground in reaching new terms to get...
US Gaming Industry Seeks Cashless Betting Options Amid Pandemic
The US gaming industry's predominant lobbying firm is calling on state regulators to allow casinos to modernize how gamblers bet and transact funds. The American Gaming Association (AGA) said after 18 months of review, in what was a collaborative industry effort, it...
Wynn Las Vegas Buffet Returns June 18, Casino Staple Redefined
The Wynn Las Vegas buffet will reopen Thursday, June 18, but the eatery will operate in a vastly different manner in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Buffets and casinos go hand-in-hand like America and apple pie. But the longtime pillar of a...
Atlantic City Casino Relief Bill Passes, Would Reduce Resort Taxes and Fees
Atlantic City casinos could soon receive some much-needed relief by way of reduced tax liabilities on their gross gaming revenues (GGR) and the elimination of certain fees. S2400 passed the New Jersey Senate Monday night by a vote of 28-4. The legislation,...
UK Parliament Members Pushing for Complete Ban on Gambling Advertising
Numerous members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom have unified in an effort to limit gambling advertising. The coalition includes several influential Members of Parliament (MPs), the Guardian reports. The UK media outlet says the group consists of more than 50...
